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Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, May 15, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
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Sew What?! Evening HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, May 15, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
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Malcolm X at 100
Thu, May 15, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Explore Malcolm X's profound influence and lasting legacy in celebration of his 100th birthday (May 19th). Join us for a discussion with Errol Henderson, author of The Revolution will not be Theorized: Cultural Revolution in the Black Power Era, John King, author of The Breeding…
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Knitogami
Thu, May 15, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
The ancient art of knitting can turn one-dimensional yarns into highly complex three-dimensional structures boasting a striking variety of shapes and unusual mechanics. Dr. Lauren Niu, Senior Research Scientist at the University of Pennsylvania, will discuss a geometric model to…
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Senator Ron Wyden | It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change
Thu, May 15, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Senator Ron Wyden | It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change REGISTER In Conversation with Michael Solomonov Endowed Lecture: Pine Tree Foundation It Takes Chutzpah is an inspirational call to action by a…
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Teen Video Games
Fri, May 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school…
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Who Is Bozo Texino? Screening
Sat, May 17, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
The cult classic freight train graffiti documentary comes to Parkway Central! Who is Bozo Texino? (Dir. by Bill Daniel, 2005) ostensibly chronicles a search for the story behind a legendary boxcar graffiti—-a simple sketch of a blank-staring cowboy character with the scrawled moniker…
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Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat, and Betty
Sat, May 17, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
What is the hardest unpaid job in the world? A President's wife! A play by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka. Emmy Award-winning Elaine Bromka stars in this deeply moving and witty play. Enjoy this remarkable live one-woman performance brought to you by the Free Library of…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, May 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Medicare Mondays 2025
Mon, May 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Questions about Medicare? Unsure about your benefits? Turning 65 soon? Medicare Benefits Advisor Courtney Bell will help you find the plan that is best for you. Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 11:00-1:00 p.m. t o answer your questions about Medicare…
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*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, May 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
** Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to be placed on the waitlist or find an alternate class location. ** Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by…
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Power Politics: An Oral History Series
Mon, May 19, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Room 108 Power Politics, an oral history series organized by Scribe Video Center , showcases the voices and strategies of organizers, activists, and leaders from Black, Puerto Rican, Asian American, and other marginalized communities. These interviews, conducted by high school and college…
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Teen Video Games
Tue, May 20, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, May 20, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
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Lost and Found: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Tue, May 20, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Lost something? Come find it at this 3-part workshop led by artist Henry Crane ! Participants will design, construct, and decorate papier-mâché versions of missing items and lost feelings. The creativity workshops will take place in the Education, Philosophy, and Religion…
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Always Enough: A Global Food Memoir | Booktalk & Tasting Event
Tue, May 20, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! - https://alwaysenoughbook.eventbrite.com In celebration of Philly's World Heritage Week , we invite you to join us on Tue May 20 2025 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Parkway Central Library (4th Floor Conference Rooms) for an evening…
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Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, May 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
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Sew What?! in the HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, May 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
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Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Wed, May 21, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in a beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. At least thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, May 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
5/21/25: This group will meet in Room 108 on the first floor of the library. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free…